Many great traditions in art have a foundation in the art of one of the great ancient civilizations: Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Persia, India, China, Ancient Greece, Rome, as well as Inca, Maya, and Olmec.
Moko Meaning. Ta Moko or the facial tattoo has been practiced for over a thousand years by Maori people. It was used as a form of identification, rank, genealogy, tribal history, eligibility to marry, marks of beauty and much more.Both men and women could be marked with ta moko, which were different in shapes and meanings.a Moko or the facial tattoo has been practiced for over a thousand years by Maori people.
Since 1990 there has been a resurgence in the practice of tÄ moko for both men and women, as a sign of cultural identity and a reflection of the general revival of the language and culture. Most tÄ moko applied today is done using a tattoo machine, but there has also been a revival of the use of uhi (chisels).